The Slovakian has been at Liverpool since 2008, but found himself out of favour under Jurgen Klopp this season, and has been widely expected to leave the club.

Skrtel made 27 appearances in all competitions this term, but started just four games in 2016. He was an unused substitute in both the League Cup and Europa League finals, featuring only when Klopp rotated his side in Premier League games during the final weeks of the campaign.

The arrival of Joel Matip, who will join the club on a free transfer, means opportunities are likely to be similarly limited next season – although the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Mamadou Sakho complicates matters somewhat at present.

Skrtel, though, is attracting interest from Turkish clubs, including title-winners Besiktas, and is considering his options.

Premier League newboys Middlesbrough have also been linked, though Liverpool are yet to receive any official offers for the 31-year-old, who has two years remaining on his current contract.

Liverpool's Martin Skrtel

Skrtel has made 320 appearances for the Reds since arriving from Zenit St Petersburg eight-and-a-half years ago, and was a member of the last team to win a major trophy – the 2012 League Cup.

Liverpool are keen to add to their ranks in the coming weeks, having already secured the services of Matip, Marko Grujic and Loris Karius for next season.

Leicester full back Ben Chilwell is a target, as is Borussia Moenchengladbach midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud. Sadio Mane of Southampton is also on the club’s radar, with Mario Gotze apparently unwilling to move from Bayern Munich.

Reports in France linking the Reds with a move for Aston Villa defender Jordan Amavi, meanwhile, are wide of the mark. There is no interest in the 22-year-old, who is currently recovering from a serious knee injury.